NUR 102B Introductory Medical-Surgical Practice

This is the second course in the lab series where students begin to apply theory from the didactic portion of the curriculum to clinical practice. Students apply the fundamental principles nursing care of the previous term and newly introduced concepts related to introductory medical-surgical nursing. Students engage in legal-ethical principles in documentation, confidentiality, and communication. Students develop their abilities in select nursing skills and physical assessment in the lab, simulation, and clinical settings. Students begin to actively manage and direct nursing care safely and effectively.